New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) runs off the field after an
NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in
New Orleans. Tyler Kaufman, Associated Press
By Brandon Judd | Deseret News
Taysom Hill made the most out of his first chance to start an NFL game at quarterback Sunday, helping lead the New Orleans Saints to a 24-9 victory over the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
The fact the win came against an NFC South rival and kept the Saints in the running for the NFC’s top seed just added to the moment, as Hill — who’s developed a reputation for his jack-of-all-trades abilities — passed the test in his first opportunity to earn a win as a starting quarterback in the pros.
“To be able to come out and get a win in my first start was gratifying, more than anything,” said Hill, who told reporters after the game he spent time reflecting this week on his NFL journey. That journey has included going undrafted, joining the Saints off waivers from Green Bay and spending much of the past four seasons as a utility player on offense and special teams.
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